The department's Public Drinking Water Branch is responsible for ensuring Missouri's public water systems provide safe drinking water to every resident and visitor in the state. To do this, the branch issues permits to ensure new and existing public water systems understand and comply with all applicable provisions of federal and state environmental laws and regulations.
The branch provides guidance and technical assistance to public water systems to help them stay in compliance with drinking water regulations, improve water quality and manage their infrastructure. The branch also provides guidance for improving their water system, assistance with funding for upgrades and training for operators. Do you need some business guidance or technical assistance? The department offers compliance assistance visits, permit guidance, disaster resources, grant assistance and much more.